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LPC, LCPC

Michael Ziegler, LPC, LCPC

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Michael

Michael Ziegler welcomes people who feel stuck by persistent moods, upsetting memories, or patterns that keep them from feeling more in control and satisfied with life.

Background and approach

He frames early sessions around understanding each person’s specific struggles and practical goals, then collaborates on steps to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, anger, sleep problems, and difficulties related to ADHD and trauma. With a clear focus on what clients want to change, he helps translate insight into concrete adjustments that support healthier daily functioning.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 12 years of experience, Michael blends reality-oriented methods with a range of trauma-informed and skills-based therapies. He commonly uses EMDR to address traumatic memories, DBT to build emotional regulation and interpersonal skills, and cognitive-behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.

His background includes work with first responders, people reentering the community after incarceration, child-focused family therapy, and clients coping with relationship and parenting challenges. He aims to tailor his approach to each person’s needs while helping them move toward the life they want.

Bringing EMDR and Skills-Based Therapy Online

Michael frequently uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help people process and reduce the intensity of traumatic memories, guiding clients through structured exercises that support new, less distressing associations. He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help clients respond more skillfully in difficult situations. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach he uses to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and sleep or attention problems.

Choosing the right method is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist reviews symptoms, goals, and personal preferences with each client and adapts techniques over time so the work feels relevant and manageable. Clients can expect treatment plans that combine skill practice, cognitive work, and trauma-focused interventions when appropriate.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and needs. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue consistent work between sessions, while allowing licensed professionals to deliver structured, goal-oriented care across distances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this clinician commonly address?
Michael works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, sleep issues, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is the therapeutic style and approach used in sessions?
He emphasizes practical, reality-focused work that combines trauma-focused therapies, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and skills training from DBT to help clients change thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses.
How much clinical experience does the provider have?
The clinician brings 12 years of professional experience, including work with first responders, people reentering the community after incarceration, and child-focused family therapy.
What credentials and geographic location are listed for this therapist?
He holds LPC and LCPC credentials with license details MO LPC 2016025948 and ME LCPC CC6849, and practices in Missouri.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats can clients meet with this therapist?
He offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy with this clinician?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Missouri, Maine

Languages

English

What Michael can help with

Michael Ziegler works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and depression.

Michael works with law enforcement, first responders, people adjusting to life after prison, and people struggling with relationships.

How Michael approaches therapy

Michael's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Michael uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

Experience and training

Michael is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri, with 12 years of clinical experience.